Franco's Restaurant In Lacco ameno

Stepping into the San Montano felt like finding a new home away from home. The staff was lovely; always attentive but not hovering. The views across the entire property were unbelievable - they are the only property on Ischia that has direct sunset and sunrise views daily. The included breakfast spread was delicious, as were all of the meals we ate on property. We were upgraded into a suite and it was huge with a beautiful sea view. Although not directly in town, it was an easy shuttle into Lacco Ameno and easy to get around the island on your own. Ischia truly felt like a dream for me and this hotel played a huge role in that. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

I'm torn. The hotel is magnificent: wherever you look, the view is splendid. The service is absolutely perfect, from breakfast to reception (special mention to the two lovely young men at the front desk), including the housekeeping staff. Breakfast is delicious: you can find absolutely everything you could possibly want, both sweet and savory. We were lucky enough to be invited by the manager to dine in the hotel restaurant, and the food is just as excellent as the service. I couldn't give it 5 stars solely because of the room, which I found out of step with the rest of the property. It's dated, poorly maintained, and the quality of the tissues/toilet paper is worthy of a budget hotel—which is incomprehensible given the overall standard.

My husband and I traveled here for our honeymoon and we were blown away. The hotel itself is stunning with a fabulous restaurant attached as well as places to sit and drink cocktails for the evening. The pool is heated and has multiple areas to sit and lounge. The lifeguard even gets the beds ready for you! The thing I was most impressed with was the shuttle service. It takes you into the town Lacco Ameno which has great shops and food and also takes you to the beach where you can get private seating. From there you can also bus around the island and see some of the bigger towns like Forio. The staff was accommodating and welcoming throughout our entire stay. Seriously, if you want to relax and spoil yourself stay here. We already want to come back!

My husband and I travelled to Italy for our honeymoon in October. One of the stops on our list was Naples (pizza), however we decided to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and make an island getaway to Ischia. We treated ourselves to a stay at the San Montano resort, and were truly so spoiled in the days we spent there. The first surprise was a complimentary upgrade to one of the infinity pool suites. Complimentary shuttle services transported us to and from the ferry terminal, the main town, and to the Spiaggia di San Montano, where lounge chairs and umbrellas were provided for hotel guests. We could have stayed at that beach all day. On a day when we wanted to travel further afield on the island, the concierge assisted us with booking a taxi and giving some direction for our adventure. Breakfast was a delight and featured fresh balls of mozzarella, a ham and salami slicing station (!), freshly baked bread, and an impressive array of muesli, dried fruits and nuts, sweets, and homemade jams and preserves. I highly recommend the lemon marmalade. The cocktails and menu at the dining restaurant were delicious (but expensive), and the wait staff went above and beyond to ensure an enjoyable experience. The infinity pool suite was spacious and well kept by the cleaning staff, and we visited the complimentary spa, sauna, steam room and mineral bath every day. We loved all of the outdoor pools and the amazing views afforded by being up on the mountain, but were especially impressed by the sea pool. The “natural sauna” was not super hot but was very unique and something I had never experienced. We also treated ourselves to the limontano massage package, which was heavenly. We were so glad to be able to stay at the San Montano and would absolutely love an opportunity to return for a special occasion.